Born in Lisburn, Gault began his senior career with Linfield in the 2001–02 season. He signed a professional three-and-a-half-year contract in April 2003, signing extensions in May 2006, May 2009, and March 2012. During … See more

Gault was called up to the Northern Ireland national team for the first time in October 2008. He made his international debut in a friendly match against Georgia in March 2008; Michael O'Connor also made his international debut in the same match. See more

Team
• Linfield
Individual
• Irish League Player of the Month (2): March 2003, January … See more

Michael Gault took his first steps into management in July 2019 when he was appointed player manager of Ballymacash Rangers F.C.
Michael retired from playing in August 2020 and his sole responsibility at the club was then … See more

In 2003 Gault was studying computers at Ulster University; by 2006 he was studying sports science at their Jordanstown campus. Michael Gault is a qualified PE teacher and also a … See more